The best way to keep cool is, of course, with a typical, homemade gelato ice cream. Ice cream in Italy is like nowhere else in the world, and once you’ve tried it, nothing else will compare.

Make the Ballymaloe vanilla ice cream and freeze. Preheat the oven to 230°C/450°F/Gas Mark 4. Spread the chunky breadcrumbs on a baking tray. Sprinkle with sugar and toast in the oven for 10-15 ...